Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 05/24/22 (reviewed), 4/11/23 (reviewed), 4/23/24 (updated)

Students enrolled and attending school in the school district who meet USDA eligibility guidelines will be provided the school nutrition program services at no cost or at a reduced price. The school district shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the overt identification of, students who are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

The district shall at least twice annually notify all families of the availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for free or reduced price meals in accordance with state and federal law.

It is the responsibility of the Director of Nutrition Services or designee to determine the eligibility of students for free or reduced price school nutrition programs, in accordance with criteria established by state and federal law. If school personnel have knowledge of a student who is in need of free or reduced-price meals, school personnel shall contact the Nutrition Services Office.

Employees will be required to pay for meals consumed, unless specified in their Negotiated Agreement.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent or designee to develop administrative regulations for implementing this policy.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq..
7 C.F.R. §§ 210 et seq..
Iowa Code § 283A.
281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross Reference:

710.1	School Food Program
710.1R1	School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints Procedure
710.1E1	School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination
710.1E2	Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form
710.3	Vending Machines